by Madi Cavell The photography in Zero to Five is beautiful, but it is also strikingly real. The people in the photographs are not models, and the rooms are not sets. These are real families going about their normal lives in their own homes and neighborhoods. Photographer Betty Udesen captured laughter and tears, relaxation and […]
Baby loves it when you mimic her facial expressions, coo at her little sounds, and gaze into her eyes. When baby tries to engage with you in one of those ways, she needs you to respond in kind. This “serve and return” interaction is foundational in wiring baby’s brain. It helps the brain develop […]
“Oh, so this for you, then?” That’s what my neighbor said when I told him a) I was thinking about a Lorax themed birthday party for my almost-3-year-old, and b) she’d probably be happy if the only decor were the three big, white balloons she’d chosen herself that morning. His words replayed in my head. I wanted the party to feel special. […]